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Thus Spake Lord Sai - 1 |
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17th August 1991
This was a time when Swami seemed angry with the students. All were
pleading to Him on a daily basis to speak to them and forgive them. The
17th day in the month of August turned to be an ice-breaker. That was
the day when Swami poured His heart out for more than an hour. The
recordings of that day are sadly not available in audio or video. But
thank God, they are available in text. They give us a peep into the
heart of God.
It appears like Swami spoke to the students. But we now know who is an actual Sai Student. So, it is right to assume that Swami was speaking to all - in the past, in the present and the future generations to come. Here goes the unedited recording of that day.
All the boys surrounded Swami after the interview. They pleaded and
cried for His love and pardon.
To kill malaria, a dose of quinine is given but the doctor is strict
with the patient and puts him on a heavy dietary restriction. It is all
done not with hate but with an intention of curing the patient. But just
because the medicine is bitter, one cannot take sweets, toffees, dosas
and other delicacies to cure malaria. The foolish patient gets angry
with the doctor and the doctor becomes an enemy for imposing such a
harsh treatment. At that moment, anyone who suggests that the patient
take idlis, dosas, sweets etc. becomes a friend. The doctor is the true
friend because he is thinking of your welfare. Your case is just like
that.
Not even one person remains good always. Some are good for a day and the next day it is back to old routine. Consistency is the key. Persistence is necessary. Once a rich man went to a sage to find a cure for his mental problems and obtain mental peace and prosperity. The sage advised him that constantly writing God’s name with a dedicated and devoted heart was a sure means to achieve it. The rich man, enthusiastically set to work and by the end of the first day, had written the Lord’s name a lakh times. The second day, he was slightly disinterested and hence put a carbon paper behind the sheet. In this way, he wrote 2 lakh times on the second day. (one lakh original and one lakh carbon copy) The third day, he lost all interest and hit upon an idea. Instead of writing one lakh times, he simply had them all photocopied to make one crore names! People’s interest in this place and Swami is also like that. It starts off well and slowly becomes artificial. Of what use is aloo paratha (a pancake with potato) in the plate if it is not put on the tongue, swallowed and digested? Only when it is digested will you get the essence of it and can enjoy it. Similarly, you all must digest Swami’s words. That will give you everything you want. Even if camphor were to be used as manure and rosewater or musk were used to water it daily, the onion will still continue to have its odor. Yours is a similar case. Of what use is all my talking and advising if you are not fit to receive it? What is the use of all your knowledge? Even a dacoit could have studied well and acquired the knowledge. Only that knowledge which can do good is really wanted. Hence, more than knowledge, character is important. We need good people today not people who misuse their knowledge to kidnap, loot, hijack and indulge in senseless violence. We do not want people who are selfish. Remember that selfishness leads to total ruin. Love lead to an elevated status. Low aim is a crime. Always aim high. Only selfless love is such a lofty aim. I will be happy even if I get 4 people - one for the east, one for west, one for north and one for south. How much I am waiting for those four. Actually parents are also responsible for this behaviour of their children. The habits and feelings of the parents get implanted in their children. Lakshmana could not identify any of the jewels that mother Sita wore in her ear or on her neck. This was because he always saw her feet and never at her face. When asked why he had never seen her face, he replied, “The great Dasharatha is my father and the noble Sumitra is my mother. They have blemishless character. The blood flowing in my body is theirs. How can I do such a thing?” As is the tree so is the seed. What the parents are, embodies itself in their children. I am always wondering why inspite of repeated telling no one is improving. This is because you analyse Swami’s love with your limited understanding. Tell me how many of you are really good boys? (None of the boys raised hands) See! You cannot raise your hands because your conscience pricks. But whatever Swami says will have an impact only for a few hours or days at best. Like a fan which is put off slowly comes to a stop, all the good you have heard will slowly wear away. Remember, Swami knows everything. I am always watching - not just from yesterday or the day before. I am watching from crores of years - all your lifetimes! Don’t think that you can get away with doing whatever you want. I work hard to push the dirt of delusion away through the door but you get it right back in from the window. This is due to your ego. The environment Swami has created for you is good for you. But you must also work in it. If you have devotion, Swami will be ready to give His life for you. I am never angry with you. If God gets angry, you will be reduced to ashes! (smile) You only cause me worry and not anger. And that worry is from my heart, not my mind. Have faith and devotion in Swami. I am in your heart. Be convinced of it and act with that knowledge that Swami knows everything. (The boys prayed to Swami to be with them always) Swami: First follow all that I have said. Automatically Swami will always be with you. Swami then went into the interview room. |
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